SOLD OUT FOR 2008 SEASON -
THANK YOU

New for 2008 CSA:
dedham dropoff!
We will be adding a Sunday afternoon dropoff in Dedham due to increased membership. We are allowing for a limited number of shares so sign up now if you are interested in Boston area. Dropoff location will be at Barnes Memorial park from 2-4pm each Sunday.

CSA Shares for 2008
Carraig Farm is proud continue its CSA share program. Growing season will be June through October.

Various crops will include organic lettuce, potatoes, organic bread, beets, squash, tomatoes, herbs, beans, broccoli and spinach. Also included will be some unusual heirloom varieties and one bar a month of our own goat's milk soap. This years new addition will be edible flowers along with new varieties of thai and chinese veggies... Bread is available for purchase along with free range eggs and compost tea. CSA members are also given first purchase of organic lamb and poultry.

Cost is $100 a month for a full share (enough to feed family of 4) or $60 a month for a half share (enough to feed family of 2) We have a limited number of shares so please reserve space early. Pickups are available Sunday from 10am to 1pm or during week by appointment. Shares must be prepaid for season. A full share is $400, half share is $240.

Interested? Call us at 978.386.2379 for further information and to sign up...

CHEESEMAKING INSTRUCTION
NEW CHEESE WORKSHOPS COMING THIS SUMMER!
Learn how to make cheese yourself at home. We will be making several cheeses from both store bought cow and raw goat milk (from our farm) for your sampling (and to take home of course ;-) You will learn how to make quick Mozzarella, Queso Blanco and Feta goat milk cheese. All supplies are included. Basic concepts of cheesemaking are covered such as cultures, temperature, rennet and flavorings.

You will make new friends who share similar interest in home dairying and you will learn how to make additive free healthy cheese for a fraction of the cost of store purchased cheese. Please join us for a day of fun and good food.

SPINNING CLASSES
The spinning classes are off and spinning again after a busy winter. ... so many people have asked how to spin and showed interest in classes. I will be offering both private and group instruction, whichever you are more comfortable with. Spinning can usually be taught in 3 hours using a hands on approach and a student will be able to walk away with a basic 2-ply yarn. A spinning wheel is provided for instruction sessions. Each class is three hours. Fees are $45 an hour for private instruction, $35 an hour for group instruction. Classes will be held in my Ashby studio.

Classes will touch on fiber prep, types of fiber, dyes, spinning methods and setting twist methods. The art of spinning is never ending and always changing. These classes are designed to give you the spinner a understanding of basic techniques. You are encouraged to delve further into the joy of spinning with deeper instruction (dying and specialized twisting classes) but can also go on with just this instruction in spinning to make basic homespun yarns.

Every student will be provided with wool to practice with. Various roving will also be available for purchase.

Basic Spinning Instruction Classes:
(open to 3 students at a time)

April 19th 1-4pm
May 10th 1-4pm
June 14th 1-4pm
July 12th 1-4pm
August 16th 1-4pm

*Private instruction for spinning will be individually scheduled. Please call to set up convienent time for you.*

Dying Methods Classes:
(open to 3 students at a time)
In this class we will discover traditional and not so traditional dying methods including koolaid, natural plants and sun dying. $55 2 hours long. Dress for some outside classroom time.

July 19th 1-3pm

Payment along with class date should be made to Carraig Farm, 179 West Road, Ashby, MA 01431. Please call beforehand to verify the class is not full before sending payment. Feel free to call with any questions 978.386.2379. No refunds will be issued.